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Job ID: 859625
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,349.17
Job Title
Travel RN – CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room)
Location
Asheville, NC | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Days | 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM | Projected Start: September 3, 2026 | On-call shifts assigned and rotated among staff
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary RN Circulator for complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures including CABG, Valve Replacement, VAD Insertions, TAVR, VATS, Lobectomy, Pacemaker/AICD Insertions, Septal Myectomy, Ross Procedure, EVH, IABP Insertions, Femoral Cannulation, and Circulatory Arrest
- Ensure all cases are appropriately staffed with one scrub and one circulator; pump cases additionally require a first assist/Heart Holder (RN or CST)
- Utilize Stryker equipment and document patient care using the Cerner electronic documentation system
- Adhere to hospital surgical attire policy; scrubs are provided by the facility
- Participate in assigned and rotated on-call shifts
- Float to other areas as needed on an infrequent basis
Required Qualifications
- Active RN License (must be valid and in good standing)
- BLS Certification required
- Minimum 2 years of experience; extensive expertise in the RN Circulator role within a CVOR setting is required
- Experience with the full range of cardiovascular and thoracic procedures listed above
- No first-time travelers; prior travel nursing experience is required — no exceptions
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Scrub and/or first assist experience and proficiency in cardiovascular surgical procedures
- Familiarity with Stryker equipment and Cerner documentation
- Experience in a high-volume, efficient surgical environment
Why Join Us
- Work within a nationally recognized cardiovascular surgery program that has earned a three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for outstanding patient care and outcomes
- Join a high-efficiency surgical team in a well-supported OR environment with a dedicated charge nurse, unit secretary, PCA, and core tech on unit